Europe Electric Trucks Market Size - By Class, By Vehicle, By Propulsion, By Body, By End Use, By Battery Capacity, By Range Capacity, Growth Forecast, 2026 - 2035

Europe Electric Trucks Market Size

The Europe electric trucks market size was estimated at USD 3.8 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 4.4 billion in 2026 to USD 14.7 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 14.4%, according to latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

The European electric truck sector is at the cusp of a transformative shift, catalyzed by unprecedented regulatory pressure, maturing battery technologies, and the expanding high-power charging infrastructure across the continent. In 2025, the market is carrying on with strong momentum from 2024 when Europe sold over 10,000 electric trucks for the second consecutive year according to the International Energy Agency.
 

This growth trajectory is propelled by the stern CO2 emission standards set by the European Union for heavy-duty vehicles, mandating a 45% reduction by 2030, 65% by 2035, and 90% by 2040 compared to 2019 levels according to the European Commission Climate Action division. These regulatory benchmarks, now formalized into Regulation (EU) 2024/1610 and published this June according to the Climate Policy Database, have converted the market from a regime of voluntary adoption to mandated transition.
 

Energy efficiency and maintenance costs that are significantly lower compared to diesel engines will surely benefit the overall operating expense of fleets. The operating costs of electric trucks are estimated to be 30% lower compared to diesel trucks in Europe and the USA for equal output by the International Energy Agency based on 2024 fuel prices.
 

The electric propulsion system offers efficiencies two to three times better compared to the diesel engine for the same output. The electric propulsion system consumes just half or one-third of the energy for the same weight being transported based on KEBA. The maintenance costs for electric trucks are estimated to be between 25% and 40% for diesel trucks based on research conducted by the ECG Association.
 

A comprehensive total cost of ownership analysis undertaken by sennder, published in September 2025 and distributed through the ALICE industry body, examined more than 1.3 million scenarios and found battery-electric trucks to be more economical than diesel trucks without subsidies by 2030 in Europe, with parity set to be reached in the late 2020s in main European transport corridors, and battery-electric trucks possibly being already or soon being competitive with diesel trucks for the first time for dedicated applications like overnight depot charges, fixed schedules, and RTB transport, as per the sennder’s analysis released by the ALICE industry body.
 

According to the International Council on Clean Transportation, analysis indicates that medium and light battery-electric trucks in an urban context have already reached TCO parity," and "in the heavy-duty long-haul segment, battery-electric trucks are expected to reach TCO parity with diesel trucks in the 2025-2026 period.
 

This economic benefit is expected to shape about 25% of the purchase decisions among fleet managers and logistics companies, according to analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation. In the first three quarters of 2025 (Q1 to Q3), more than 16,000 ZE-HDVs were registered in the European Union, and the sales share of ZE trucks was 4.2% of the heavy-duty truck market as per ICCT.
 

Europe Electric Trucks Market Trends

The electrification wave is no longer confined to light commercial vehicles or urban delivery vans. For heavy trucks above 16 tonnes, the electric vehicle market share jumped from 2% in Q1 2024 to 3.5% in Q1 2025, a 50.6% year-on-year growth rate. This surge is being driven by the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation of the EU, mandating that publicly accessible charging points, with at least 350 kW output, should be available every 60 km on primary roads and every 100 km on secondary roads, starting in 2025, if the International Energy Agency is right. Besides, zero-emission zones are multiplying across European cities.
 

According to the reporting by IEA, the number of Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Europe increased from 228 in 2019 to 320 in 2022, with further expansion expected in 2025. In the Netherlands, the implementation of LEZs from 2025, along with the abolition of vehicle tax exemptions for internal combustion engine light commercial vehicles, sent the electric LCV sales share leaping over 90% in Q1 2025, as per IEA data, showing the strong effect of coordinated policy.
 

As of November 2025, Europe has installed 937 recharging points for HDVs. The European Alternative Fuels Observatory indicates a total of 2,988 recharging points. Of these recharging points, 313 are equipped with a charging power of 350 kW in compliance with AFIR. Another 624 recharging points are below 350 kW. Germany is ahead of other European countries with a total of 275 HDV recharging points and 1,034 recharging stations. European infrastructure strategy: As of November 2025, Europe has installed 937 recharging points for HDVs.
 

Although high upfront costs for electric trucks, estimated at two to three times those for their diesel counterparts based on IEA Global EV Outlook 2025, have thus far been a big constraint for their widespread use. To counter such a challenge, alternative financing and business models are finding increasing acceptance in Europe.
 

Daimler Truck and DHL Group partnered with hylane GmbH in June 2025. As per their strategic partnership, DHL Group will acquire a total of 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 battery electric trucks under hylane’s ‘Transport-as-a-Service’ rental service. The payment will be in units of kilometers driven rather than upfront buying. The deal is one of Europe’s biggest battery electric truck orders for 2025 and marks a flexible use model with less up-front investment and financial risk for logistics companies. DHL has leased electric trucks from hylane under a per-unit-of-mileage payment model based on Mobility Portal news.
 

Europe Electric Trucks Market Analysis

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Based on vehicle, the Europe electric trucks market is divided into light duty, medium duty, and heavy duty. The heavy-duty segment dominated the market, accounting for around 60% in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 13.5% through 2035.
 

• In the European market, the adoption of light electric trucks is increasing rapidly due to the transition from diesel fuel to adapt to strict emissions regulations and the need to comply with zero emissions in the zero emission zones of major European cities. E-commerce delivery services for customers have driven the demand for electric trucks and furthering the transition for the Class 2 and Class 3 market segments through the use of battery electric platforms that provide enough range for intra-city delivery routes.
   
• This has led the major automakers to develop electric light trucks such as electric pickup trucks that have better energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs and better integration for depot charging systems. Partnerships have further enhanced the market for electric trucks for solving issues related to routing and overall costs.
   
• The heavy-duty battery-powered trucks can potentially see an exponential rise with the advancement of battery technology and the development of ecosystems around supporting infrastructure. With the upcoming strict emission norms on CO₂ and the commitment from freight and logistics majors to adapt to a sustainable ecosystem, the adoption of battery-powered and hydrogen fuel-cell trucks is set to become a crucial element in the freight transport ecosystem in Europe by 2035, with heavy-duty trucks poised for a transformation via advancements and efficiencies in technology.
   

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Based on class, the Europe electric trucks market is segmented into class 2, class 3, class 4, class 5, class 6, class 7, and class 8. Class 8 segment dominates the market accounting for 46.8% share in 2025, and the segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 13% from 2026 to 2035.
 

• Class 2 & 3 electric trucks are seeing a rapid uptake due mainly to urban logistics electrification and emission control regulations in zones that control emissions. With online shopping gaining rapid popularity and a consequent need for last-mile delivery options increasing rapidly, fleet operators have started shifting from diesel to battery electric versions of vans and trucks. This is due to urban regulations to restrict emissions and be in zero-emission zone that affects major cities like Paris, London, and Amsterdam. New product developments in BEV & PHEV light-duty platforms have encouraged organizations to opt for options that have a favorable TCO.
   
• Class 7 and 8 heavy electric trucks are gaining popularity among the logistics, construction, and industrial transportation markets across Europe due to the regulatory push for net zero emission freight transportation in Europe. BEV have been largely accepted in the heavy market in Europe, and fuel cell electric vehicles are gradually gaining momentum in long-haul operations, for which range and quick refueling are important.
   
• Global manufacturers such as Volvo Trucks, Daimler Trucks (Mercedes-Benz), and Scania are developing scalable electric platforms and modular battery configurations to make electric vehicles more suitable for heavy applications, and similar efforts by Chinese manufacturers such as SuperPanther and BYD are gaining pace.
   

Based on propulsion, the Europe electric trucks market is divided into BEV, PHEV, HEV, and FCEV. The BEV segment held the major market share in 2025. 
 

• Electrifying fleets is also now integrating digitized telematics, route optimization, and energy management systems tailored for BEV trucks. Digitalization helps fleets monitor and analyze charging habits as well as optimize routes for BEV deployment.
   
• OEMs collaborating with charging network operators and initiatives in megawatt charging for heavy-duty depots are also fostering the adoption of BEV vehicles as deployment challenges as well as costs have been significantly reduced. New financing and leasing structures have also facilitated the adoption process by reducing initial adoption expenses and making BEV vehicles more affordable for small and medium enterprises who have been working with diesel.
   
• Plug-in hybrid electric trucks represent a transition technology for the European electric truck market, offering the benefits of electric propulsion for short urban and peri-urban operations, coupled with an internal combustion engine for extended range in regional applications.
   
• PHEVs are particularly interesting to fleet operators who need flexibility across variable duty cycles without depending exclusively on charging infrastructure still under development for heavier or longer-distance duties. It also makes PHEVs an interim choice for utility services, regional freight, and mixed-route logistics, where electric range cuts fuel consumption and emissions during urban operations, while diesel support ensures operational continuity over longer runs.
   
• Hybrid electric trucks integrate traditional internal combustion engines with systems of regenerative braking and electric assistance. This results in more efficient fuel consumption rates as compared to traditional diesel-powered trucks. In the European region, HEVs are becoming more popular as a less expensive intermediate solution in their transition to fully electric vehicles. This applies to vehicle segments in which stop-and-go cycles are often encountered. These include municipal transportation, waste management, and distribution networks. HEVs are especially helpful to small to medium-size fleets in terms of operation in their limited electrification budgets.
   

Based on body, Europe electric trucks market is divided into pickup, box / Cargo, flatbed, dump, refrigerated, tanker, concrete mixer, refuse, tow truck, and others. The box / Cargo segment dominated the market.
 

• In Europe, electric pickups and Box/Cargo trucks are increasingly adopted for urban and regional logistics operations as a response to ever-stricter emissions standards and expanding low-emission zones across major cities. Box/Cargo configurations dominate last-mile delivery applications for retail, parcels, and e-commerce fleets, wherein operators seek zero-emission solutions that align with sustainability targets and customer expectations.
   
• While the volume is smaller, electric flatbed trucks have adopted significant use for construction support, industrial deliveries, and utility transport, benefiting from BEV technologies that handle moderate payloads with efficient depot charging. Electric dump trucks have begun penetrating the construction and infrastructure segment, especially in municipally led projects where zero-emission equipment is increasingly required by the tender specifications and sustainability framework.
   
• The demand for electric refrigerated trucks is significant in Europe, and the transportation of food and pharmaceuticals has shown significant interest in eco-friendly refrigeration solutions with low carbon emissions during urban delivery operations. The development of advanced electric refrigeration solutions with improved batteries is making way for the extension of the operating ranges while maintaining a low temperature with maximum rigor. Electric refrigerated truck technology has become a promising alternative to the conventional diesel refrigeration truck.
   
• At the same time, electric tanker trucks, whose duties involve the transportation of various liquids like fuel, water, as well as chemical compounds used in industry, are also seeking increased adoption owing to growing environmental protection regulations as well as sustainability standards from agriculture and utility companies. Though slow, initial momentum of using electric tanker trucks has been created on short- to medium-distance delivery missions where BEV range becomes more manageable.
   

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Germany leads Western Europe electric trucks market, holding share of 35.5% in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% during 2026 to 2035.
 

• Germany had the largest and most developed electric truck market in Western Europe, driven by its aggressive climate targets and high demand for industrial logistics solutions. This enabled favorable federal incentives such as purchase subsidies, taxes, and faster depreciation of costs that have created low entry barriers for electric truck adoption in key logistics centers such as Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Rhine-Ruhr.
   
• The development of the infrastructure is fast developing in Germany in support of heavy commercial electrification, with high-power charging corridors along major freight routes of Autobahns and special depot charging hubs in industrial areas. It also hastens the rollout of megawatt charging stations capable of servicing heavy electric vehicles under peak demand through public–private collaborations among energy providers, OEMs, and logistics companies.
   
• Regional projects that integrate energy storage, grid buffering technology, and renewable energy sources to stabilize load and reduce operating costs further support Germany's leadership in charging infrastructure. In fact, strategic partnerships, such as fleet electrification pilots between logistics leaders and technology players, enable scalable deployment of BEVs and lay a foundation for future hydrogen refueling networks for long-haul freight.
   
• German fleet operators and logistics companies are also starting to test new business models such as transport-as-a-service (TaaS), flexible leasing, and battery-as-a-service (BaaS) contracts in a bid to reduce the initial investment costs associated with electric vehicles. The new business models have been seen as a positive step for the fleets of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, especially those with cash-flow bottlenecks, allowing them to adopt electric trucks but maintain cash flow. The new digital services offered by the OEMs are set to improve the economics of electric truck adoption.
   

Poland dominated the Eastern Europe electric trucks market with around 37% share and generated USD 39.8 million in revenue in 2025.
 

• Poland is quickly establishing itself as a significant growth region for electric-powered trucks in Eastern Europe due to government initiatives to support alignment with EU climate goals. Given its significance to logistics, transportation, and freight in Poland, transportation fleet operators are well into assessments of transitioning their current fleet of medium/heavy commercial vehicles from diesel to electric-powered options.
   
• While government assistance in the form of grants for zero-emission trucks, as well as designated low-emission transportation zones in key cities in Poland such as Warsaw, Kraków, or Gdansk, are assisting in closing gaps in total cost of ownership, it is clear that Poland today is still in a relatively earlier phase of development regarding electric-powered commercial vehicles compared to its Western counterparts.
   
• Infrastructure investment is also very important for the adoption of electric truck vehicles, and efforts are being made to invest in charging infrastructure in strategic corridors and freight areas. There is also collaboration between the public and private energy sectors to erect high power charging stations that can support heavy electric vehicles.
   
• There is also support for the deployment phase by logistics enterprises for electric refrigerator or box/cargo vehicles, and this is being facilitated by collaboration with infrastructure investors that can provide charging infrastructure for depots. It is also important to point out that this collaboration is fundamental for the creation of a conducive environment for electric truck use.
   

UK dominated the Northern Europe electric trucks market with around 45% share and generated USD 567.1 million in revenue in 2025.
 

• In the UK, there is a growing pace of adoption for electric trucks, driven by tough environmental regulations for commercial vehicles, such as the upcoming ban on diesels for commercial vehicles and the emergence of zero-emission zones across cities like London, Birmingham, and Manchester.
   
• The UK Government’s pledge to become net zero by 2050, with short-term goals for heavy goods vehicles, is nudging increased research and development expenditures for electric trucks among both local and foreign automakers. Various schemes have been introduced to reduce the premium related to the purchase of trucks with low-emission batteries, especially for medium- to heavy-duty trucks. As a result, courier services, logistics companies, and municipalities are moving to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks.
   
• There is also the development of new models for doing business that are making it easier to adopt electric trucks, such as leasing models, battery as a service, and transport as a service models. These models are also attractive to small and mid-sized enterprises that lack the capital for adopting electric models.
   
• Progress is also being made in the development of telematics for electric trucks that is making the cost to operate electric vehicles more predictable. It is also predicted that the UK market is going to dominate the use of electric trucks in Northern Europe, as well as the fact that electric trucks are becoming more accepted.
   

Italy dominated the Northern Europe electric trucks market with around 40% share and generated USD 102.2 million in revenue in 2025.
 

• Italy’s electric trucks market is slowly taking off due to the government’s increasing commitment to the decarbonization of the economy. Government policies and promotions for the use of green logistics solutions have reduced the initial acquisition cost for the industry. In addition to this, the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation has a grant scheme for the procurement of electric trucks. This will enable the industry to adopt electric trucks quickly. Italy’s major cities like Milan, Turin, and Rome will benefit from electric trucks being used for logistics solutions. There’s increasing interest from logistics companies to experiment with the use of electric trucks.
   
• The development of the charging infrastructure for electric trucks in Italy is steadily increasing, with an increasing number of high-power charging stations being developed for accommodating medium and heavy trucks. The electricity utility companies, administrations, and logistic company owners are working together for the installation of charging hubs at strategic locations for freight transport. Italian logistic company owners are increasingly adopting the usage of the electric box/cargo trucks, refrigerated trucks, and refuse trucks in the Italian scenario for carrying out urban and regional transport. The telematics system specific for the electric powertrain configurations is also being increasingly employed for effective power and maintenance schedule usage by the logistic company owners.
   
• New forms of business models are also evolving in Italy to facilitate the adoption of electric truck solutions, including leasing, financing for fleet electrification, or Transport as a Service (TaaS) solutions which help in mitigating acquisition costs.
   

Europe Electric Trucks Market Share

The top 7 companies in the Europe electric trucks industry are Volvo Trucks, Mercedes Benz Trucks, Scania AB, MAN Truck & Bus, DAF Trucks, Iveco, Renault Trucks contributed around 70% of the market in 2025.

• Volvo Trucks leads the heavy electric truck market (>16 tons) for the fifth year in a row at the end of 2024, as reported by CleanTechnica. At the beginning of 2024, Volvo sold 1,970 electric trucks in Europe, as reported by CleanTechnica, and is distributed in the market in Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland.
   
• Daimler Truck AG, will further extend its leadership in European electric trucks through the eActros and eEconic BEV platforms, having as target customers urban and regional logistics companies, as well as municipal services operators. Its commitment to zero-emission transportation is manifest in Mercedes-Benz's ongoing significant investment in multi-customer pilot projects involving large fleets, and in various high-power charging collaborations.
   
• Scania's approach focuses on fleet-centric services, including telematics, energy management, and optimization of total cost of ownership, to help commercial operators justify investments in electrification. It has witnessed uptake in urban logistics and municipal applications, especially in strong sustainability mandates across Scandinavia and Western European markets. By forming strategic partnerships with energy providers and taking part in infrastructure pilots, Scania is positioning itself as a key partner for those fleets seeking all-inclusive solutions for electrification.
   
• MAN Truck, a Volkswagen Group company, is increasing its reach in the European market for electric trucks by upgrading its range of eTrucks to suit different classes of trucks, mainly medium- and heavy-duty trucks. MAN's plans for electro-mobility involve ensuring competent BEV solutions along with professional fleet management and electro-mobility consulting to provide inputs for range-advantaged charging in depots and optimized routes. MAN aims to work with logistics companies and public authorities to develop city delivery, refuse transport, or regional transport markets for electric trucks.
   
• DAF's electric truck portfolio is at a relatively earlier stage than that of some competitors, the company is very much open to partnerships for the testing and deployment of electric variants in key markets, especially in the Netherlands, Germany, and Northern Europe. DAF's approach underlines its commitment to phased electrification, first targeting the high-density distribution routes on which electric trucks can offer real cost and emissions benefits.
   

Europe Electric Trucks Market Companies

Major players operating in the Europe electric trucks industry are:

• BelAZ
• DAF Trucks
• Iveco
• MAN Truck
• Daimler Truck
• Renault Trucks
• Scania AB
• Sisu Auto
• Tatra
• Volvo Trucks
   
• Suppliers are focusing on advancing powertrain electrification technologies, scalable battery architectures, and modular platform designs to address everything from urban last-mile delivery to heavy intercity freight transport cycles. There is strong focus on integration with digital fleet management and telematics solutions that help commercial operators optimize route planning, energy usage, and maintenance scheduling-key factors in total cost of ownership and operational uptime for electric truck fleets.
   
• Players in the market are also experimenting with business models and services to facilitate customer journeys to electrification in their fleet and services like flexible business models with leasing and battery services to overcome investment costs.
   
• The competitive landscape is also evolving in terms of extending support networks and focus is on after-sales services, training and education programs in technicians in powertrain technology in electric vehicles to learn about local factors and strategies around energy and infrastructure in the particular region studied in the report.
   
• Moving forward with maturity in the market and scaling electrification, competitive differentiation is based mainly on providing customers with overall solutions around vehicle technology and services in management and enhancement in fleet business with zero-emissions trucking.
   

Europe Electric Trucks Industry News

• In December 2025, SuperPanther, a Chinese electric truck brand, collaborated with ELMI Power, a Sino-German charging solutions provider, to enhance the charging infrastructure network of electric trucks across Europe. This collaboration has the objective of integrating SuperPanther’s electric truck solutions with the scalable and battery-buffered charging solutions of ELMI Power, which have the ability to handle a capacity of 340–600 kW with low connection to the grid. The initial pilot projects were scheduled to commence in 2026. SuperPanther has extended its focus on the expansion of its electric truck operations across Europe to series production of its eTopas 600 electric tractor unit in Austria and a future projection of 16,000 electric trucks on roads across Europe by 2030.
   
• In November 2025, KEBA, a well-established Austrian company that produces charging solutions for DC & AC, partnered with EO Charging, a global leader for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This tie-up is intended to accelerate fleet electrification across Europe. In this tie-up, giant charging stations for logistics & transport fleet operators would be developed. This would be established first in Sweden, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, & the UK. In the succeeding stages, it would also cover France, DACH, Nordics, & more. In this tie-up, charging solution expertise from KEBA & installation expertise from EO Charging would be leveraged to offer charging stations that would be operational 99% of the time for fleet operators.
   
• In June 2025, Daimler Truck, DHL Group, and hylane GmbH initiated a strategic partnership during the transport logistic trade fair in Munich to foster the use of fully electric trucks in heavy transport both in Germany and Europe. The deal will see DHL receive an initial fleet of 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 fully electric trucks within a “Transport as a Service” leasing scheme operated by hylane effectively leasing trucks to DHL with operational costs to be invoiced based on the distance traveled and not “sold to them,” with trucks intended to be used in the business of DHL’s Post & Parcel Germany to cover transportation between parcel centers and set for delivery by the end of the second quarter in 2026. It is the biggest sales order of electrical trucks in Germany this year so far and offers a pioneering method of fleet use for zero-emissions logistics.
   
• In April 2025, ATC Computer Transport & Logistics, a company from Ireland with expertise in hyperscale data center logistics, started a range of 2,600km battery electric long-haul truck trials with a 6×4 heavy-duty battery premium electric vehicle from the Chinese company Windrose Technology on a round-trip journey from Venlo (Netherlands) to Budapest (Hungary) to test the performance of the zero-emission vehicle on a long-haul route.
   
• In December 2024, AVEX, which runs 23 gas stations across Germany, has launched a fast EV charging park for cars and trucks built together with Virta in Euskirchen near Cologne and offers four high-power charging points (cumulative capacity 400kW) and truck charging outlets to promote the transition and the development of e.mobility. The charging park is managed on the platform provided by Virta.
   

The Europe electric trucks market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($Bn), volume (units) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Class

• Class 2
• Class 3
• Class 4
• Class 5
• Class 6
• Class 7
• Class 8

Market, By Vehicle

• Light duty
• Medium duty
• Heavy duty

Market, By Propulsion

• BEV
• PHEV
• HEV
• FCEV

Market, By Body

• Pickup
• Box / cargo
• Flatbed
• Dump
• Refrigerated
• Tanker
• Concrete mixer
• Refuse
• Tow truck
• Others

Market, By End Use

• Construction
• Logistics & transportation
• Mining
• Oil & gas
• Municipal services
• Agriculture
• Defense
• Retail & e-commerce

Market, By Battery Capacity

• Below 100 kWh
• 100-300 kWh
• Above 300 kWh

Market, By Range Capacity

• Short range (Up to 150 miles)
• Medium range (150 to 250 miles)
• Long range (Over Range 250 miles)

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• Western Europe
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • Portugal
• Eastern Europe
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Czechia
  • Slovenia
  • Hungary
  • Bulgaria
  • Slovakia
  • Croatia
• Northern Europe
  • UK
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Norway
• Southern Europe
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Greece
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Albania